Page 8 of Best Memory Care in Tennessee

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 272 memory care providers in TN using TN Dept. of Health (TDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in TN
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Info below is compiled from the TN Dept. of Health (TDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
The Pointe at Lifespring
MC
AL
Knoxville
94
Facility 94
TN AVG 89
Rank #100 / 245
Yes
17
Facility 17
TN AVG 33
Rank #190 / 254
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
TN AVG 24
Rank #181 / 217
77.7%
Facility 77.7%
TN AVG 73.6%
Rank #78 / 159
-Rebecca Scott MillsMeridian Knoxville Oe, L.p
653 days
Facility 653 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #26 / 136
8924.7%75.3%0%0%1.1%7.9%14.6%27%22.5%27%2.2%97.8%-
Wellington Manor Knoxville
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Knoxville
65
Facility 65
TN AVG 89
Rank #169 / 245
Yes
36
Facility 36
TN AVG 33
Rank #111 / 254
Studio / 1 Bed
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 24
Rank #75 / 217
-B+Holly SmarrWellington Manor Knoxville, LLC
774 days
Facility 774 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #5 / 136
3721.6%78.4%5.4%0%0%2.7%10.8%13.5%24.3%43.2%-100%-
Trinity Hills of Knoxville
MC
AL
RC
Knoxville (Chilhowee Hills)
109
Facility 109
TN AVG 89
Rank #68 / 245
Yes
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 33
Rank #165 / 254
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 24
Rank #145 / 217
88.1%
Facility 88.1%
TN AVG 73.6%
Rank #36 / 159
-Todd TaylorBfg Knoxville Opco, LLC
334 days
Facility 334 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #91 / 136
8325.3%74.7%0%0%0%1.2%32.5%32.5%24.1%9.6%3.6%96.4%-
Morning Pointe of Lenoir City
MC
AL
Lenoir City
59
Facility 59
TN AVG 89
Rank #194 / 245
Yes
20
Facility 20
TN AVG 33
Rank #177 / 254
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed
17
Facility 17
TN AVG 24
Rank #152 / 217
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
TN AVG 73.6%
Rank #1 / 159
-Lyndsay WilliamsLoudon County Medical Investors, LLC
695 days
Facility 695 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #18 / 136
8426.2%73.8%0%0%0%3.6%9.5%19%35.7%32.1%-100%-
Brookdale Clarksville – Memory Care
MC
Clarksville
54
Facility 54
TN AVG 89
Rank #203 / 245
Yes
15
Facility 15
TN AVG 33
Rank #201 / 254
Suite
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 24
Rank #4 / 217
-A+Dawn SawyerBrookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
484 days
Facility 484 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #56 / 136
7737.7%62.3%0%1.3%3.9%5.2%10.4%28.6%28.6%22.1%9.1%85.7%5.2%
Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living
MC
AL
Athens (Bohannon Addition)
56
Facility 56
TN AVG 89
Rank #199 / 245
Yes
18
Facility 18
TN AVG 33
Rank #184 / 254
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 24
Rank #93 / 217
-A+Crystal Michelle SuttonAthens Senior Community, LLC
662 days
Facility 662 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #24 / 136
6830.9%69.1%1.5%0%1.5%4.4%17.6%16.2%25%33.8%1.5%98.5%-
River Oaks Place Loudon
MC
AL
RC
Loudon
49
Facility 49
TN AVG 89
Rank #215 / 245
Yes
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 33
Rank #149 / 254
Private / Companion Suites
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 24
Rank #75 / 217
--Shelley HicksRiver Oaks Place Loudon, LLC
546 days
Facility 546 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #46 / 136
7238.9%61.1%4.2%8.3%15.3%9.7%18.1%23.6%9.7%11.1%4.2%95.8%-
Elmcroft of Hamilton Place
MC
AL
IL
RC
Chattanooga (Cannondale)
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 89
Rank #180 / 245
No
45
Facility 45
TN AVG 33
Rank #76 / 254
Studio
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 24
Rank #70 / 217
-A+Timothy P. CookEc Opco Hamilton Place, LLC
74 days
Facility 74 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #124 / 136
4928.6%71.4%0%0%8.2%16.3%30.6%14.3%10.2%20.4%8.2%89.8%2%
VIVA Senior Living at Wilson
MC
AL
IL
RC
Lebanon
65
Facility 65
TN AVG 89
Rank #169 / 245
No
25
Facility 25
TN AVG 33
Rank #159 / 254
Studio / 1 Bed
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 24
Rank #111 / 217
66.2%
Facility 66.2%
TN AVG 73.6%
Rank #110 / 159
-Angela HollandLebanon Al Opco, LLC
725 days
Facility 725 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #10 / 136
6028.3%71.7%0%1.7%1.7%3.3%13.3%6.7%40%33.3%-100%-
American House West Knoxville
MC
AL
IL
RC
Knoxville
125
Facility 125
TN AVG 89
Rank #34 / 245
Yes
50
Facility 50
TN AVG 33
Rank #53 / 254
-
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 24
Rank #111 / 217
--Jen JonesEc Opco West Knoxville, LLC
348 days
Facility 348 days
TN AVG 423
Rank #86 / 136
5552.7%47.3%0%3.6%5.5%5.5%20%18.2%27.3%20%3.6%94.5%1.8%

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Overview of Wellington Manor Knoxville

Ease your mind with the trusted senior living community of Wellington Manor Knoxville residing on the harmonious grounds of Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN, offering assisted living and memory care. The community provides beautifully designed and sophisticated accommodations, fostering unmatched comfort and convenience. Enjoy your golden years doing what you love with a supportive team tending to your special needs and preferences.

Meet new friends and create lasting moments together for a life well lived. With fun activities and enjoyable programs, the community empowers seniors to explore new interests and relive passions. Multiple dining options await seniors at every mealtime to cater to residents’ needs and preferences. Wellington Manor Knoxville is a good place for seniors to spend their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Brookdale Clarksville – Memory Care

Nestled in Clarksville, Tennessee, Brookdale Clarksville offers an upscale memory care experience for seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. This community provides a calming and supportive environment where residents receive the quality care they need from trained associates who specialize in memory care. All programming, dining, and care at Brookdale Clarksville is tailored to be dementia-friendly, with a person-centered approach that helps residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while preserving their identity.

The community’s carefully designed activities program engages residents in life-enriching activities like gardening, painting, trivia games, and music, fostering social connection and helping them live their best life. Residents enjoy three home-style meals and snacks daily in a routine dining environment, with customized place settings and hand-held options to accommodate their preferences. With staff on-site 24/7 in case of emergencies, Brookdale Clarksville provides a calming and supportive atmosphere for seniors living with cognitive challenges.

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American House West Knoxville

8024 Gleason Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919
Overview of American House West Knoxville

Set in Knoxville, TN, American House West Knoxville is a blissful senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. Featuring beautifully designed private apartments, a bustling social calendar, and just-right support, the community guarantees residents a comfortable and secure residence with access to necessary care even as their needs change. The community’s ideal location provides easy access to great dining, shopping and cultural attractions that fosters a vibrant living experience.

Committed to delivering compassionate service that make residents proud to stay at American House West Knoxville, they offer various amenities and conduct an array of engaging activities. Residents live comfortably with services like meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, medication management, and assistance with daily living activities. Residents indulge in a great dining experience with deliciously prepared meals and dining assistance for those who require an extra help.

Contact American House West Knoxville

The Pointe at Lifespring

4371 Lifespring Ln, Knoxville, TN 37918
Overview of The Pointe at Lifespring

The Pointe at Lifespring provides assisted living and memory care in Knoxville, TN. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With both care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who could remain in the community as care changes.

The community has 94 beds and offers studio, suite, one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences. A two-bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion, and pets are allowed for residents who want to bring a pet when moving in.

Rebecca Scott Mills serves as the administrator, and Meridian Knoxville OE operates the community.

Contact The Pointe at Lifespring

Overview of Trinity Hills of Knoxville

BFG Knoxville Opco-operated and Todd Taylor-administered, Trinity Hills of Knoxville is a 109-bed assisted living community offering memory care and respite care services in the Chilhowee Hills neighborhood of Knoxville, Tennessee. The two-story building at 4611 Asheville Highway supplies flexible housing options with studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, catering to different care needs and preferences.

Operating for 19 years, the community has a steady occupancy at 88 percent. This established presence in the area reflects the trust residents and families place in the facility. The car-dependent neighborhood setting has a Walk Score of 24. This means occupants and visitors depend on personal transportation for most errands, though manageable is getting around the accessible highway location. Trinity Hills of Knoxville is pet-friendly, letting occupants bring their companions there, a crucial feature for those wanting continuity with a longtime pet. The starting price is $4,900 monthly, giving families a clear baseline for budgeting care costs. Room options span from compact studios to spacious two-bedroom units, letting residents and their families select the configuration best for their situation.

Trinity Hills of Knoxville’s three-level care approach, assisted living, memory care, and respite services makes it a pragmatic choice for families handling different care stages or needing momentary respite support while caring for a loved one at home.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Lenoir City

Settled in the beautiful town of Lenoir City, TN, Morning Pointe of Lenoir City is an inviting senior living community that offers top-notch assisted living care for seniors. Residents enjoy medical assistance, transportation to appointments, delicious meals, and a vibrant social environment. With a variety of activities, exercise programs, entertainment, and group outings organized by the professional care team, residents have ample opportunities to live a vibrant and fulfilling life.

The community features daily exercise and physical activities, creative and sensory programs, and life-long learning opportunities. Residents benefit from 24-hour access to personalized care services, medication management, and health oversight by licensed nurses. The community also offers fresh, delicious meals made from scratch using local ingredients, ensuring a delightful dining experience in a welcoming environment. With a dedicated team and a comprehensive range of services, Morning Pointe provides a nurturing and supportive home for seniors.

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Overview of River Oaks Place Loudon

Discover River Oaks Place Loudon, a premier community in the heart of Loudon, TN, specializing in assisted Living and memory care services. Surrounded by history and offering picturesque views of the Tennessee River and Smoky Mountains, this community features 40 beautifully designed suites in a historic building, perfect for seniors requiring personalized care. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences.

The community provides cozy living spaces, craft and hobby areas, covered patios, and a beauty salon, all within a tranquil, six-acre wooded hilltop. Residents can enjoy personalized assistance, wellness programs, and a variety of activities that foster engagement and social interaction. With its rich history and welcoming atmosphere, River Oaks Place Loudon offers a truly comforting and supportive environment for seniors.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living

Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living boasts an enriching retirement experience with memory care living in a nurturing environment. Management and staff strive to create a sense of community and belonging where everyone is welcome and included, and the facility maintains top-notch quality. When it comes to setting the standard for quality care and going above and beyond to meet the needs of seniors, it offers compassionate and kind care for its seniors.

Life is focused on an active and fulfilled holistic wellness. Seniors are offered an array of services, such as restaurant-style dining, walking paths, private assisted living apartments, stimulating memory care activities, medication management, and ADLs designed to meet the needs of every resident.

Contact Morning Pointe of Athens Assisted Living

Overview of Elmcroft of Hamilton Place

In the welcoming city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Elmcroft of Hamilton Place is a dedicated assisted living community and Alzheimer’s Care. This warm and inviting residence is tailored to accommodate individuals needing daily living assistance.

Elmcroft of Hamilton Place maintains the assurance of a licensed Health Care Director readily available 24/7, ensuring residents’ well-being is a top priority. Furthermore, with around-the-clock staffing by trained healthcare professionals, residents can choose the level of care that suits their preferences and requirements.

Contact Elmcroft of Hamilton Place

Overview of Viva Senior Living at Wilson

Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of Lebanon, TN, Viva Senior Living at Wilson is an astounding community that offers assisted living. Residents receive top-tier care tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs from a kind and highly trained team available 24/7. Purposely built and spacious accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment to ensure residents feel at ease during their stay.

Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, a carefully curated calendar of engaging programs and enriching activities is conducted. Residents have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, respite care, and transportation services are provided for residents’ convenience. Residents have the finest retirement experience with the community’s top-tier services and exceptional amenities.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Memory Care in Tennessee at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 33/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Tennessee. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 89The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tennessee. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Tennessee

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Tennessee?

Assisted living in Tennessee supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Tennessee Medicaid cover memory care?

Tennessee Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Tennessee) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 272 memory care communities in Tennessee. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Tennessee?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Tennessee, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Tennessee?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.